Spring Festival of Ancient Crafts
Passover at Ein Yael
Tues.-Thurs., April 15-27, 2025 | 17-19 Nissan 5785
9 am – 5 pm
Creating in nature from natural materials, connecting to the seasonal cycle of life and Springtime renewal
Multiple discounts for early bird purchases
*Nofshonit club members, Hatzaada, Yachad Bishvilcha, Shaveh – for advance date reservation – please send first name, last name, number of tickets, club name, voucher number (16 digits) and requested to arrival date to email office@einyael.co.il
“An abundance of workmen is at your disposal – hewers, workers in stone and wood, and every kind of craftsman in any kind of material”
(I Chronicles 22:15)
Wheelchair accessible
Entry for prepaid ticketholders only
Basketweaving with natural materials
Blacksmithing
Local ceramics
Stonecarving
Traditional weaving
Woodworking
Leatherworking
Nature walks
Spring seedlings preparation
Indigo dyeing [limited number of participants]
Mudbrick construction
Archery
Mosaics
Ancient glassblowing
Toddler Game Area in Nature
The Festival is suitable for families and children of all ages!
The Festival is suitable for families and children of all ages!
The Festival will take place Tues.-Thurs., April 15-17, 2025, from 9 am – 5 pm
Standard ticket (3 years old and over) – NIS 99
Early bird special until April 1 – 10% off
Yerushalmi cardholder – NIS 69 for each ticket up to 3 tickets
Disability cardholder (must present card) – NIS 55
Senior citizen – NIS 55
Up to 5 members of one nuclear family (must present I.D. Card) – NIS 450
* Each additional ticket at Standard price of NIS 99
* For example: Family of 2 parents + 4 children NIS 450 + NIS 99 (1 Family Ticket + 1 Standard Ticket).
Ein Yael is located on the Refaim Stream just past the Malha Mall, opposite the Biblical Zoo.
Waze: Ein Yael
Buses: 363 to Nahal Refaim/Yitzhak Modai. Walk approx. 10 min. to Ein Yael.
14, 17, 18, 21 to the Malha Mall. Walk approx. 20 min. to Ein Yael.
Free parking, drinks kiosk, souvenir and handicrafts sales booths, mats for seating, picnic tables, and the special magic of Ein Yael
Is there a pool?
We do have an ancient spring, but it is absolutely prohibited to enter the water.
Can I bring a baby carriage?
Ein Yael is mostly accessible, so it is possible to bring a carriage. For some of the workshops, we recommend parking it in places set aside for carriages to make it easier to walk through the workshops area.
Is Ein Yael wheelchair accessible?
Ein Yael is mostly accessible. The accessible path will lead you to all of the major Festival areas, the archaeological site, to the toilets, and to the refreshment area.
What about on-site security?
Ein Yael is surrounded by a fence and secured. Armed guards will be present during the Festival for your safety and security.
Is the snack bar Kosher for Passover?
All food served in the snack bar will be sealed and Kosher for Passover. Hot drinks will be available to prepare on site with disposable utensils.
* Tickets for the Festival are pre-ordered. Ticket purchase on site is subject to availability.
* רכישת הכרטיסים לפסטיבל – בהזמנה מראש – הזמנת כרטיסים במקום על בסיס מקום פנוי
